Helikon-Tex Desert Night Camouflage Gear
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- Review of the Helikon-Tex gear in the Desert Night Camouflage pattern:
Urban Tactical Pants
www.helikon-tex.com/en_eur/sp...
Wolfhound Hoodie
www.helikon-tex.com/en_eur/ku...
Swagman Roll Poncho
www.helikon-tex.com/en_eur/po...
Review by Brent0331 & Bruce@CampArmament
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Sweet
You run a great channel. Been subscribed for years and appreciate all the work you put into the videos. We backpack and camp 4 seasons and have used more and more surplus thanks to you. Cost/ durability cant be beat. thank again from PA Applachians.
Appreciate it brother.
Looks like I’ll be sending more money their way. I’ve really appreciated all the helikon gear I have. The wolfhound hoodie looks like a great option for me as a layer.
The poncho-liner looked quite interesting. Thanks for the review.
It will defeat gen 3 however its incredibly situational and depends on how much ambient light and contrast of the surrounding environment. In the desert where there is a lot of light backgrounds its basically useless however in extreme low light/in dense vegetation it would be effective similar to multicam black or any darker camouflage pattern. Because night vision only see's contrast so a darker camo pattern against a lighter background is going to stick out the same goes for lighter patterns against a darker background.
Around 1980 there was a camo that was similar to this .It was just a grid type pattern with no spots . Wool hounds-tooth was used in Great Britain for hunting and it was just fashionable(and quiet) .Velcro and zippers are not quiet .
Definitely a functional and awesomely classic pattern/ system! I'm curious to see how it holds up with conventional NVG systems, alongside Multicam/ OCP dark/ night and GEO7 dark/ night systems. Keep up the fire brother!
Watch the desert camouflage effectiveness video I did some years back. At the end is a segment through NVGs.
@@Brent0331 How did I miss that?!? Got to rewatch that yeah, thanks brother!
I've ordered some original parkas to do a little sewing work on, I love the original material and the length and sewing in some pockets and adjustable cuffs is what I'd like.
Yeah, I love that original parka too. If you put the night desert liner in it its money for a cold weather environment.
Just ordered these in Tiger Stripe as my new hiking pants, can't wait to test them out.
Now they have a reversible version of the Swagman and the Wolfhound with normal desert camo from the same era. Good stuff. I've got three Swagmans and now I'm eyeing the DNC reversible Wolfhound jacket.
Against Gen 1 it actually works pretty good. An easy way to test it is use the most common Gen 1 Night vision available: Trail Cameras.
I tested that swagman roll in 20 degrees comfortably and im -6f with full winter gear on and it was survivable for sure
I was in the US Army and in Operation Desert Storm, that Night digital coat was called "The Lizard" the were really long like a classic piano player tuxedo
Frankly I just love the pattern. I wish there was some company that makes regular fatigues or kit with this pattern
The interior cloth flaps (behind the fly and sometimes the buttons on a shirt) are called a gas flap. Love my original parka... I had pockets sewn in.
Thanks
Darn it.......now I have to buy ANOTHER Swagman Roll to go with all the other colors I own. Thanks, pard lol
I kid, I kid. I'm not mad, but I do want one of those now. I've used them camping as a sleeping bag and they work perfect for me. As an aside, I remember dudes in DS1 bringing that camo pattern home and I wondered how the hell well would it work? Maybe well then, but it never did strike my fancy other than it being a good raincoat or something. Oh, well.
Keep up the good work, sir. Thank you for what you do.
Fascinating that Helikon, a European company (right?) is manufacturing these vintage US uniform patterns. I loved both the Tiger Stripes and the Nighttime Desert patterns back in the 1980s and 90s. I had and wore both in the US Army and One Shepherd for OPFOR purposes. Too cool.
Now...will Helikon remake some of the cool old European patterns like Greek/Portuguese Lizard Stripe?
So, they have done Greek lizard actually! You can find it on Military1st website. I also finally found a Portuguese lizard that in a size that I can "some what" pull off. ha I'll do a video over it come spring/summer.
Heads up since the Greek lizard is on your radar, it is set to be updated first for SF then the rest of the Greek armed forces, still stripes, mix of light greens and browns resulting in a much lighter overall tone, higher specs to take into account IR performance, more ergonomic, flame retardant, etc. Contract issued to Siamidis SA the company that's also involved in the Nordic Combat Uniform. Greetings from across and thank you both for the great content.
I had a couple of the small or medium sized parkas my uncle was issued. I used them as a kid for play and then later to cover my M249 or M240 when in a foxhole or turret.
Interesting.
the night camo pullover hoodie by kommandostore is one of my favorite piece of clothing to wear, not a real piece of military surplus equipment, but just a regular hoodie with the exact camo pattern
A brand called FFI makes a tactical style uniform like the ones that have the built-in kneepads in desert night Camo
Awesome camo and video
I like the more in depth of the modern gear
Good video as always marine
Thanks brother.
This camouflage looks similar to the pattern used by the former East German Volksarmie. The East German pattern did not have the splotches and the grid squares were more rectangular.
I've always liked the night desert pattern. I have numerous pieces. I have a casualty blanket that I picked up somewhere in the 90s. Very unusual piece. I've never found another one like it and can't find any information on it. It's more like a comforter. I also used to have actual bdu in night desert. Those got worn out unfortunately. I can't remember were I found them. Maybe US cavalry. In fact I seem to remember that gortex jacket that you're wear , being listed on their site. I never purchased one. Kind of resenting that now. I like the pants/trousers and the poncho liner. I'd have to put need pads into the trousers though. That's the only thing that I don't like about them.
I also have one of those night camo blanket/comforters
Where do you find these camo models......I bet thats Bruce's department hahaha, another great video showing excellent products 👍
Now they just need to bring back the old Chocolate Chip Pattern...
I love that US desert night camo, pretty cool stuff. I was gonna ask if you know of anywhere that sells any designated multicam alpine pieces, not just the cover all’s but actual jackets and pants.
Can't say that I do.
Weird coincidence, just ordered some of this helikon tex gear in this pattern!
Nice!
You have the best military review channel anywhere. Please more Vietnam era if possible. Know you have plenty projects already. I’m a OD green guy mostly. FDE has just gotten old. I have some items FDE but Us eastern boys have no desert and sand. Lol!!!🤣
Good stuff.
Hey man, the have changed the cut of the hood from the Swagmann Roll. Now it is much more round and much bigger, I think that is way better. The problem is you don't know what you are getting now unless you get one of the reversables. This is what I did in desert night/desert.
Interesting, thanks for sharing.
I work at a textile mill and I'm able to grab a lot of different types of camo fabrics. I have so much idk what to do with it...
Nostalgia products lately
Great video! Is that a Garmin GPS watch you are sporting in the video? If yes, what model Garmin? Thanks!
No, just a cheap regular wrist watch.
We love seeing Brent in skinny fit pants lol
They actually make that Wolfhound in a reversible desert night/choco chip hoodie
Helikon reinforcement knee pads slide in from a slit on the inner kneecap inside of the pants.
I ordered shorts in Desert night camo and it is very good! I need a shirt in this pattern but that‘s not possible because nobody offer a simple t shirt in this camo pattern. So it would be great if u make some shirts in desert night camo. 🤓
the DNC is incredibly hard to find around my area
I wonder how white phosphorus nvg will do with these
If more companies can make DNC stuff, it will be cool.
I would buy 2 sets of DNC Combat shirts and BDUs
It might still be effective against some of the low budget Amazon digital night vision devices.
Maybe, the "test" I did out in the desert with it against Gen 3 was just awful though. ha
sewing your own pockets into the overpants and parka is pretty easy.
I think you and me are triple souls...
Just bought The Swagman Roll in night camo for the same reasons...
The Adventure Tech is mega money now , like $500 a set over on eBay is what they are bidding up for them !
WOW! Not that I would ever sell mine but that is crazy!
Are they a poly cotton mix or straight synthetic? *edit My bad. Must've looked away quick when you flashed the construction labels.
Got an Adventure Tech DNC top and bottom, the pants kinda suck though lol, only a thin drawstring around the waist and zero give or taper in the ass area.
Dang your not kidding those look tight on you! Can you even side straddle hop in those lol
The ladies appreciate my desert night pants.
Lol
LOL
At 18:07 , I was positive the elusive "Flying Squirrel Monk" had emerged from the forest!!
Or is it just me.....
Hello, do you have a video for Multicam Arid? I haven't seen much for the pattern on youtube.
No, not yet.
Where can I get the hat?
Yes you're wrong, Urban Tactical Pants do have pockets for knee pads
Are they non-ir?
All too true about the euro sizes. Go at least one size up
Im pretty sure desert night camo has 3 camps of people: those who love it, those who hate it, and those who don't know what the F#&% you're talking about lol.
Helikon needs to hire Bruce as a model too. 🤙
Ha very true!
Can’t find this pattern on website!
I put links in the description box.
It takes me to site. But that jacket isn’t there. It has no hood on it now. And that camp pattern isn’t listed. I’ll look on Amazon.
@@Growmechanic I'm not sure what you're looking at but this is the link to the Wolfhound hoodie in the description box of this video: www.helikon-tex.com/en_eur/ku-wlh-nl-wolfhound-hoodie-climashield-apex-67g.html
If I go to US store the picture changes sir. It’s in the other store just like the video. I click the link, it asks me US or Poland, I’m not sure either. I’ll find it. Great video by the way, as usual.
@@Growmechanic Thanks
helikon-tex is better than vertex... i'll fight over that statement.
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Have a pair of the pants and I must say I dislike them immensely. The Velcro closure is a no go, Velcro anything is a no go imo. The sizing is way off. They seem very European in sizing and form fitting cargo/utility pants defeats the purpose of cargo pants. If you have any muscular development stay away from these.
I don't know why they don't adjust the sizing, surely they have to deal with numerous returns from U.S. customers who think that its the same sizing as regular BDUs when they order.
Helikon isn’t worth a cent of my hard earned money. Literal airsoft tier junk.